SOLUTION: A man has $2000 invested at 7% and $5000 at 4% simple interest. What additional sum must he invest at 6% to give him an overall return of 5%?
Question 667740: A man has $2000 invested at 7% and $5000 at 4% simple interest. What additional sum must he invest at 6% to give him an overall return of 5%?
Total 5.00%
The sum of individual interest earned = 5.00% of Total investment
Total Interest
7.00%*2000+4.00%*5000+6.00%x=5.00%(2000+5000+x)
140+ 200 + 6.00% x = 350 + 5.00% x
6.00% x- 5.00% x= 350 -140 -200
1.00% x= 10
x= 1000
He has to invest $ 1000